In this article (6)
  1. Where it is and how to get there
  2. From Portello to Columbus
  3. Other hospitals within easy reach
  4. Why an apartment
  5. Tourist tax: carers can be exempt
  6. Longer stays

In short

  • Columbus Clinic Center is at Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 48, near the Buonarroti stop on the M1.
  • From Portello, take the M5 to Lotto and then the M1 for two stops.
  • People assisting a hospitalised relative can be exempt from the tourist tax with a self-declaration.

Columbus Clinic Center is a private clinic in west Milan, known among other things for robotic surgery. It’s housed in the historic Villa Faccanoni-Romeo. If you or a family member need to go there for an appointment, surgery or a stay, here’s how to plan it.

Where it is and how to get there

  • Address: Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 48, 20145 Milan.
  • Phone: +39 02 480801.
  • Metro: red M1, Buonarroti stop.

Opening hours and access arrangements may change: always check the clinic’s instructions before your appointment.

From Portello to Columbus

From Teodorico Apartments Milano (Viale Teodorico 7):

  1. 10-minute walk to Portello (M5);
  2. M5 one stop to Lotto;
  3. M1 towards Sesto two stops to Buonarroti.

You can also walk through the neighbourhood, and by taxi it’s a short ride.

Other hospitals within easy reach

From Portello you can also easily reach IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi–Sant’Ambrogio in the MIND district, via M5 and M1 to Rho Fieramilano: see our Galeazzi guide.

Why an apartment

  • Quiet: the double bedroom faces the inner garden.
  • Full kitchen for simple meals during recovery.
  • 24/7 self check-in and a sofa bed for a second companion.
  • Private courtyard parking at €15/day if you arrive by car.
  • Invoice on request.

If the person leaving the clinic has limited mobility, message us before booking and we’ll describe the access to the apartment.

Tourist tax: carers can be exempt

The City of Milan’s regulations exempt relatives or companions assisting a person admitted to a facility in the Province of Milan from the tourist tax, for the length of the admission, with a self-declaration. Details in our Milan tourist tax 2026 guide.

Longer stays

For recovery periods or admissions lasting several weeks, message us on WhatsApp at +39 351 807 6874.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Columbus Clinic?

Take the red M1 to Buonarroti. The switchboard number is +39 02 480801.

Can I stay for several weeks?

Yes — for longer stays, message us on WhatsApp and we'll work out the best solution for your dates.